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[center][font=Palatino Linotype][size=6]The Knotty Narratives[/size][/font] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2799594][img]https://imgur.com/IGuTBBm.png[/img][/url] [size=2]Lore from the Diamond Rooks Sanctuary[/size] [/center] Rays of sunlight occasionally dance through the towering jungle trees as they sway with the inconsistent breeze. The day is warm and uncomfortably humid for those not accustomed to the Viridian Labyrinth, yet it does not deter the locals, who have made their homes within it, from their daily tasks. Hatchling laughter echoes down a modest stream, an eerie fable whispers into perked ears, and an odd sort of metal bauble harvests berries off a nearby trailing plant. A spritely dragon perches on a weathered bench bordering a crude, dirt path. She scribbles on a scrap of parchment with such fervor, hardly taking notice of any passerby who may be interested in her as she works. A thick tome has been placed open-faced next to her and an inquiry about it leads to an uninterested response on her part. She explains that it is available for viewing at leisure as she is currently working on a separate section that has not yet been incorporated. It reads as follows: [indent]"[font=Tahoma][size=5][b]Diamond Rooks Sanctuary[/b][/size] A Compendium of Origin, History, & Other Valuable Information [size=2]Compiled by [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/16380368]Evalia[/url], historian and scroll keeper[/size] [indent][font=Tahoma][b][u]CHAPTERS[/u][/b] [LIST] [*][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405795]FAQs & Notes[/url] [*][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405796]Geography & Climate[/url] [*][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405797]Culture, Society, & Economy[/url] [*][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405798]Residential Index[/url] [*][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405801]Tales from the Sanctuary: I[/url] [size=2](new! 6/15/22)[/size] [*][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405805]Tales from the Sanctuary: II[/url] [*][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405806]Visitor Log & Guestbook[/url] [*][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405807]Allied Clans[/url] [size=2](new! 6/15/22)[/size] [*][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405809]Glossary of Terms[/url] [*]More to come..." [/LIST] [/indent][/indent] [b]Please note as of 12/14/2022[/b]: [i]a lot of my lore is extremely old and has yet to be re-written to include the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/3193191]updated Beastclan reconn[/url]. There may be references to that old line of cannon within some of my stories or dragon bios. I don't know if I'll ever get around to updating them; I have other things I'm more excited to be working on (both in FR and IRL) such as incorporating the updated Beastclan storyline into future stories! Thank you for your understanding![/i] [center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/clan-profile/186177][img]http://68.media.tumblr.com/7ad1afc2926dea857e55d302f8c4673e/tumblr_inline_og5bfnqsvh1tfmvub_250.png[/img][/url][/center]

Random credits, first and foremost:

• Formatting inspiration for this tome comes from Disillusionist's lore thread. The way she organized her thoughts and 'Contents' was extremely practical.
  You can find it here: The Tower of Drabel.
• Poisonedpaper's Art Assets
• Some of my lore also references key phrases from the wonderful book series, "Dinotopia", created by author and illustrator James Gurney. This series is brilliant and allows a wonderful crossover between both dragon and dinosaur. If you have not read any of the books, I strongly urge you to do so ♥
• Maps are made via: https://inkarnate.com

Will this ever be finished?

• Nope! Like all things in Nature, it is ever changing. Even if this appears dead, it is most likely that I've got some sort of lore sitting on the backburner. As such, this tome is a constant work in progress so please bear that in mind as you sift through it.

Can my clan ally with the Diamond Rooks?

• At this time, we are only forming alliances with close friends as to not overburden ourselves with a bunch of new lore. Sorry!

Do you have a pinglist for new updates?

• No, but thank you for being so interested in the Rooks! I suggest subscribing to this thread instead. This hefty tome is to help me keep track of the ever growing sanctuary. I am forgetful and cannot be tasked with more responsibility, sorry!

What does the "(new!)" mean in the Chapters section?

• This just means that it was the latest Chapter to have been edited. There is new content available. It stays there until another chapter gets updated.

I have a question that is not listed here!

• No problem! You can either send our clan a direct message, or you can reply within here. (:

[right][size=2][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405795]Previous[/url] · [b][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_3141433]Chapters[/url][/b] · [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405797]Next[/url][/size][/right][center][font=Palatino Linotype][size=6]Geography & Climate[/size][/font] [size=2]Maps, Weather, and Other Notable Places -- [url=https://diamondrooks-blog.tumblr.com/image/686612696516460544][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/7066786f17d8c7dc5b2ba4e40db36839/d8137e6554ece87b-67/s2048x3072/13915fc40e1288dee8022518dd225c3158460475.jpg[/img][/url] (click for larger version)[/size][/center] For ease of viewing, the expansive roots of the Behemoth and the much larger trees that tower over the landscape and mask the village from the sky have been removed from the map. You will find the sanctuary mainly on the southern side of the jungle floor within the roots of the Behemoth in the Viridian Labyrinth. The fauna in this area is densely packed which helps keep the clan undisturbed. While the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/world-map?poi=100&view=land&viewpin=true]Trading Post[/url] can be a means of trade and barter for dragons residing within the clan, most will just head upwards into Gladebough Village for ease. [u][b]Notable Places and descriptions[/b][/u]: [LIST] [*][b]Main Square[/b]    [size=2]    A central place of gatherings, festivals, & tomfoolery[/size] [*][b]The Hoard   [/b] [size=2]    Vast collection of goods utilized by all residents[/size] [*][b]Storyteller Circle   [/b] [size=2]    [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/15620528]Erolith's[/url] stage for fables and fantasy[/size] [*][b]Permaculture Farmland [/b]   [size=2]    Land devoted to agriculture for producing food[/size] [*][b]Unnamed Lakes  [/b]   [size=2]    Sprawling watering holes where dragons seek play and reprieve[/size] [*][b]Hatchling Center    [/b] [size=2]    [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/9780574]Nebula's[/url] home for unmonitored hatchlings[/size] [*][b]Bourdain's Cookery   [/b] [size=2]    Providing only the best edible goods for guests and locals alike[/size] [*][b]Serthis Territory    [/b] [size=2]    Located just off-map, a growing beastclan is claiming close territory[/size] [/LIST] Life in this part of the jungle has adapted to two seasons - the season of rainfall and the season of slightly less rainfall. These "dry" seasons still consist of sporadic, light rain showers during the day, but are accompanied by excessive heat. This draws many dragons out to the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/world-map?poi=77&view=land&viewpin=true]Worldedge Wetlands[/url] or to the waterway from the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/world-map?poi=73&view=land&viewpin=true]Gladeveins[/url] in attempts to cool off. Smaller local ponds and lakes will still dry up during these seasons since rainfall is not as fierce. Evening temperatures drop substantially and offer a welcome reprieve, especially to those with downy coats. How can an outsider tell when it switches to the wet season? Water levels will rise, many caves flood, ponds and lakes return to the scenery, and seasonal rivers are much more commonplace. Jungle flora takes the stage during these periods and the forest erupts in a beautiful display of color and life. There are downpours of rainfall almost every day for many passing moons. While the jungle is never cold per se, temperatures will be far cooler and much more manageable. The humidity, however, is always terrible, regardless of the season.

Notes to be included for Culture:

• Largely peaceful and accepting dwellers, especially towards outsiders.
• Simple, technology wise, save for a small handful of outliers.
• Their homes and shops are generally made from living vines that have been woven together with clay, fallen wood, and decayed fauna to create intimate alcoves that blend perfectly into their surrounding environment, creating as little damage as possible to the Great Behemoth and its surrounding jungle. This is an extremely important practice.
• Smaller dragons, such as veilspuns and Faes, will use high altitude, pre-existing tree hollows as dens, adorning the outside with dangling trinkets.
• Much of the territory is protected from rainfall by the Behemoth's exposed roots. Cloth canopies are erected above the more traversed and uncovered areas to help provide protections from rainfall, though most dragons choose to create an impenetrable aura around them to stay dry during the heavier season.
• The Gladekeeper is heavily honored, though celebrations are hosted for the other deities as well, along with whatever bizarre festivals and holidays Visalia decides to decorate the town square for (for instance, coffee day).

Notes to be included about Society:

• Societal life among the Sanctuary is largely democratic. When making important decisions or large changes to the village layout, the denizens (the ones that care, anyway) will come together to discuss the best course of action for whatever needs discussed.
• The two head dragons, Feredir and Gweyr, were appointed their positions by the elder when he opted to step down. No one has disputed their reign as they are both just and beloved. They seek to form understanding and companionship among the various residents and allow everyone to have a voice in any discussion.
• Many offspring will choose to train and serve the respective deity of their choosing (exaltation as it were). Others decide to travel or find more permanent homes among other clans. Very few choose to reside within the Sanctuary.
• "Eternal Hatchlings" do not exist in DRS lore. Period. Any hatchlings residing within the lair with such a title are simply considered to be part of the normal, current hatchlings unless otherwise stated.

Notes to be included about Economy:

• Much of the clan's treasure is funded from training in the realm's coliseum. There are specialized gladiators who will participate and bring back any winnings and loot, to be split across the entire settlement.
• Within the Sanctuary, currency is generally unused. Most dragons offer their services at no cost and instead will come together as a community to help others when needed. It is widely accepted that everyone will need everyone's help at some point, so why bother?
• Most treasure is stashed away in a single giant hoard, maintained and watched over by Beira. When someone is in need of currency for an upcoming expedition or tour to another clan, they are given whatever funds necessary for their adventure. Trips are rarely questioned or unfunded.
• Many residents will travel across Sorneith to ally clans to trade goods or knowledge. This is a common practice.

Abies · Scout Adela · Hunt Headmaster Aelrue · Butcher Aithne · Coliseum Gladiator Aoife · Tinkerer Apik · Tailor, Clothier Apium · Apothecarist Bassam · Elder, Progen Beau · Cosmetologist Bedal · Stone Carver Beira · Hoarder Bijou · Glass Blower Bones · Necromancer Bourdain · Chef Cantata · Windcaller Caspian · Hatchling Cebren · Scrivener Cumulus · Atmospheric Scientist Cygnus · Astromancer Dano · Tree Masseuse Dax · Visitor Coordinator Dreail · Hawker Dynasty · Coliseum Gladiator Effy · Cartographer Eowyn · Dyer Erolith · Storyteller Evalia · Chronicler Fala · Alchemist Farai · Artist Feredir · Peacekeeper Ferine · Guardian Fiend · Curse Breaker Flux · Woodworker Fracas · The Non-Existent Freyth · Glademom's Acolyte Fusion · Laborer Gloam · Fala's Apprentice Gweyr · Beloved Monarch

Isciira · Oracle Jasy · Bumblekeeper Kailani · Librarian Kakai · Furrier Keiden · Paleoecologist Kelisea · Flameforger Khuzaedan · Cultist Klavek · Beastclan Intelligence Koyo · Artifact Restorer Leokul · Toymaker Lufti · Nightwatch Lumino · TBD Lurk · Plaguebringer's Envoy Marjani · Book Binder Melamin · BioBallistics Mocco · Shadowmancer Mykla · Botanist Nebula · Mother Procera · Scout Raizel · Retired Gladiator Relius · Lead Agriculturist Rosinca · Jeweler Roux · Coffee Master Sepsis · Blight Soldier Splot · Hunt Master Sway · TBD Sypave · Florist Takari · Fowler Tamanyi · Spice Maker Taufr · Lead Excavator Tihleyr · Cave Delver Timber · Entomologist Tolstae · Excavator Tyrwyth · Messenger Veluthil · Trainer Zhuzh · TBD Zikel · Minstrel Zinnia · Agriculturist Zuri · Familiar Shopkeep

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[right][size=2][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405805]Previous[/url] · [b][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_3141433]Chapters[/url][/b] · [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405807]Next[/url][/size][/right][center][font=Palatino Linotype][size=6]Visitor Log & Guestbook[/size] (managed by [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/14059613]Dax[/url])[/font] [center]--[/center] The clan guestbook can be accessed inside the lodging den: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/14059613][img]https://i.postimg.cc/WzLCBDSC/DGR3.png[/img][/url][/center] Below you will find an index for the written adventures left behind by the various dragons who have visited the sanctuary briefly in the past. All stories shared here are from within our own clan, and stories written by others are not included: [columns][center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/2#post_51410691][img]http://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/769657/76965639p.png[/img] Constellation[/url] [/center] [nextcol]   [nextcol][center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/2#post_51410765][img]http://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/777998/77799785p.png[/img] Runegorger[/url] [/center] [nextcol]   [nextcol][center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/2#post_51410835][img]http://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/14431/1443039p.png[/img] Shadebound[/url] [/center] [nextcol]   [nextcol][center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/2#post_51410859][img]http://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/743780/74377948p.png[/img] Liadan[/url] [/center] [nextcol]   [nextcol][center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/2#post_51428726][img]http://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/762912/76291172p.png[/img] Rose[/url] [/center] [nextcol]   [nextcol][center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/2#post_51428879][img]http://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/776773/77677269p.png[/img] Myr[/url] [/center] [nextcol]   [nextcol][/columns] [columns][center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/3#post_51446499][img]http://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/722907/72290670p.png[/img] Plume[/url] [/center] [nextcol]   [nextcol][center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/3#post_51483322][img]http://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/781474/78147398p.png[/img] Yarrow[/url] [/columns]

[right][size=2][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405806]Previous[/url] · [b][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_3141433]Chapters[/url][/b] · [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3141433/1#post_51405809]Next[/url][/size][/right][center][font=Palatino Linotype][size=6]Allied Clans[/size][/font] [size=2]Trade, Apprenticeships, and Kinship[/size] --[/center] [columns][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/static/layout/lair_icons/10.png[/img][nextcol][size=4][b][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?p=view&tab=userpage&id=186831]The Clan of Jasmine Falls[/url][/b][/size]   "[i]Halfway up the Reedcliff Ascent is a plateau tucked behind a seemingly solid wall of massive reeds. If you know the trick, you'll cross through to a path deeply shadowed by stone and stalk...[/i]"

Tail length: a unit of measurement; the approximate tail measurement of a large Imperial, roughly 15 meters (or ~50 ft)